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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Frente al mar is a Tango written by Rodolfo Taboada and composed by Mariano Mores.
The lyrics of “Frente al mar” depict a poignant scene by the sea where the narrator addresses a significant departure. This Tango, predominant in its melancholic essence, encapsulates a deep, personal monologue where the voice, soaked “empapada” by night and sorrow, conveys a final farewell. The sea and God are summoned as witnesses, receiving the narrator’s plea for understanding why they are facing such a punishing goodbye. The profound sense of loss, emphasized by the repeated queries to both divine and natural observers, underlines the mysticism and existential crisis triggered by this separation.
Symbols of the divine (“frente a Dios”) and the vast, ever-present sea (“frente al mar”) are central to the narrative of this tango. The sea serves as a metaphor for life’s vastness and its uncontrollable nature, often associated with the depths of emotions and perpetual change. Addressing God symbolizes querying the inscrutable, seeking answers that are beyond human understanding. This interplay between divine judgment and the unrelenting tides of life reflect a struggle with acceptance and the quest for meaning in the face of pain and departure. The repetition of the phrases underscores a cycle of questioning and yearning for closure.
Recorded in 1963 in Argentina, “Frente al mar” was created during a period rich in cultural and political changes. Argentine Tango during this time often reflected the common man’s struggles, societal changes, and deep personal emotions. Argentina in the 1960s was marked by political instability, which often influenced artists. This backdrop may have shaped Taboada’s use of the lyrics to mirror a collective sense of loss or shifts, echoing through personal narratives framed by universal entities — the sea and the divine, symbolizing a universal context.
Rodolfo Taboada was a significant figure in the tango scene, known for his evocative lyrics that often encapsulated existential themes and deep emotional contexts.